Doses - DETOMIDINE HCL

Horses:

For sedation/analgesia:
a) 20 - 40 micrograms/kg (0.02 - 0.04 mg/kg) IV or IM (IV only for analgesia). Effectsgenerally occur within 2-5 minutes. Lower dose will generally provide 30-90 minutes ofsedation and 30-45 minutes of analgesia. The higher dose will generally provide 90-120minutes of sedation and 45-75 minutes of analgesia. Allow animal to rest quietly priorto and after injection. (Package insert; Dormosedan®¯SKB)

Cattle:

For sedation/analgesia:
a) 30 - 60 micrograms/kg (0.03 - 0.06 mg/kg) IV or IM (Not approved). (Alitalo 1986)
Monitoring Parameters -

1) Level of sedation, analgesia

2) Cardiac rate/rhythm; blood pressure if indicated
Client Information - This drug should be used in a professionally supervised setting by individuals familiar with its properties.
Dosage Forms/Preparations/FDA Approval Status/Withholding Times - Veterinary-Approved Products:
Detomidine HCl for Injection 10 mg/ml in 5 and 20 ml vials
Dormosedan® (Pfizer); (Rx) Approved for use in horses.
The trade name, Domosedan® may be used in countries outside of the United States.
Human-Approved Products: None